When I saw studio monitoring, I immediately thought of the NHT M series. Of course,they are active but you could go direct from the Creek CD through any passive attenuator (NHT makes one) and then into the M00 or M60. I am using the M00s and they are very neutral w/o sounding dry. They were designed for monitoring and have a nearfield and mid field switch and a -10 dB attentuation switch as well for pro use. They accept RCA, TRS, or XLR connectors.
studio/nearfield/bookshelve monitor or speaker
My next audio system purchase will be based solely on these recommendations;thankyou all in advance for your responses, I am searching for a studio speaker that will be used for both studio monitoring and solid state stereo music reproduction.Room size 12x12 (treated),acoustic music and vocals,shelf or wall mounted,close toback wall,moderate volumes,Creek 80w power ss., and Creek cd player,Monster cable and connects,$1000 budget